About this role
Would you like to help improve Supply Chain Planning at SKF? Do you combine broad business process understanding with SAP IBP knowledge, structured thinking and a focus on digital innovation? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you.
- SAP IBP & Planning Capability Specialist We are looking for a capability-oriented specialist to help shape SKF's future planning capabilities as part of our global business and digital transformation.
- This role combines Supply Chain Planning, SAP IBP knowledge, process design, digital innovation, and AI-enabled planning.
- You will work closely with process owners, business stakeholders, and operational teams across SKF to develop capabilities and implement global standards and ways of working.
- What you can expect in the role Global transformation and planning template Support the design and deployment of SKF's future Supply Chain Planning capabilities.
- Translate business requirements into scalable process and solution designs with a strong fit-to-standard mindset.
- Contribute to planning template governance, testing, deployment, training and stabilisation.
- SAP IBP and planning Act as a trusted expert in SAP IBP and end-to-end Supply Chain Planning.
- Support the design and optimisation of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and S&OP, translating business requirements into sustainable solutions.
- Digital Innovation & AI-Enabled Planning Explore how AI-enabled capabilities can improve planning efficiency, exception management and decision-making.
- Translate emerging digital and AI capabilities into practical planning use cases and measurable business value.
- Continuous improvement and data Drive continuous improvement in planning effectiveness, process performance and user experience using operational feedback and performance insights.
- Contribute to process governance, planning data management and scalable, standardised ways of working.
- What we are looking for We believe you can be effective in this role if you have: Experience with SAP IBP in implementation, process/solution design or business support.
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain Planning and its business impact.
- Experience from transformation programmes, ERP implementations or planning solution deployments.
- Experience working in international, cross-functional environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology.
- Fluent English.
- The following would be beneficial Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and/or S&OP.
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA integration and the interaction between tactical planning and execution.
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms.
- Exposure to advanced analytics, AI-enabled planning or forecasting solutions.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics or a related field.
- You will enjoy working here if you Are collaborative, structured and able to turn ideas into action.
- Enjoy challenging established ways of working while building constructive stakeholder alignment.
- Are curious about emerging technologies and how AI can transform planning and decision-making.
- Are motivated by creating business value through data, processes and technology in a global environment.
- What SKF offers A key role in shaping SKF's future Supply Chain Planning capabilities, standards and ways of working.
- Collaboration with an international network of business, process, data and technology experts.
- Opportunities to work with modern planning technologies, advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.
- A collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing, continuous learning and measurable business value.
Some additional information This position will be located in Gothenburg (Sweden). You will report directly to Manager S&OP and S&OE CoE.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Olga Zwolińska , Talent Acquisition Partner Europe & Africa (based in Poznań, Poland) via Teams or email. Please note that we can't accept applications via email. To support a transparent process, we may include assessments and before hiring we can verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.
Is this you? If the answer is yes, submit your application in English as soon as possible and no later than November 8 , 2026. Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.